Position Summary

The Security Officer is responsible for ensuring the safety and protection of the museum’s 175,000 sq. ft. facility. This role is key in maintaining a secure environment for the museum’s collections, properties, facilities, visitors, and staff, while also delivering exceptional customer service. The Security Officer works closely with the Chief of Security, Security Supervisor, and the Security Officer Leads to manage security operations.

Duties And Responsibilities

Visually, electronically, and audibly monitors a variety of assigned areas and grounds by working in various assignments including but not limited to roving inside the facilities and other appropriate locations.
Verbally de-escalate situations to ensure the safety of fellow employees and guests.
Assists in properly responding to a variety of emergencies or disasters in order to preserve life and property, including but not limited to fire safety, active shooter protocol.
Examines doors, windows, and other areas of the store to determine they are secure.
Reports and records data such as property damage, unusual occurrences, etc.in accordance with company policies and procedures.
Warns violators of rule infractions and may apprehend or expel violators.
Notifies on site individuals of visitors wishing to see them.
Routinely checks heating, lighting, sprinkling, security, ventilation, fire, etc., systems to make sure they are operational.
Other job duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Unarmed Security Officer Licensure from CLEET required.
3+ years full-time Professional Security, Law Enforcement or Military experience. Law Enforcement experience preferred.
Must pass background check and regulatory screening requirements.
A valid Driver’s License and an acceptable driving record for the past three (3) years.
Must be able to cooperate and work as part of a team with fellow employees, customers, and clients.
Must be able to make decisions in the moment with little to no supervision.
Must have high attention to detail, strong interpersonal and communication skills, sound judgment and decision-making, and ability to respond effectively in emergency situations.
Must meet and adhere to all safety guidelines and regulations set forth by Company.

Supervision

The Security Officer reports to the Chief of Security, Security Supervisor, and the Security Officer Lead(s).

Guidelines

The Security Officer is to adhere to the policies and ethics of FAM at all times. Employee shall wear the Security uniform as per policy and asks for assistance on any matters or answers to any questions not covered by this job description.

Service

The Security Officer provides services to ensure the protection and safety of the 175,000 sq. ft. Museum, providing a safe and secure environment for the museum’s collections, properties, facilities, visitors, and staff while delivering superior customer service.

Quality Management

Looks for ways to improve and promote quality. Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.

Ethics

Treats people with respect. Keeps commitments. Inspires the trust of others. Works with integrity and ethically. Upholds organizational values.

Judgement

Displays willingness to make decisions. Exhibits sound and accurate judgment. Supports and explains reasoning for decisions. Includes appropriate people in decision-making process. Makes timely decisions.

Planning/Organizing

Prioritizes and plans work activities. Uses time efficiently. Plans for additional resources. Sets goals and objectives. Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks. Develops realistic action plans.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

All offers of employment are contingent on your successful completion (where permitted by state law) of a confidentiality agreement and background check.

We Are FAM

One Place, Many Nations

In one place, visitors experience the collective histories of 39 distinctive First American Nations in Oklahoma today. First Americans Museum shares the cultural diversity, history, and contributions of the First Americans.

FAM Land and Peoples Acknowledgement

First Americans Museum (FAM) honors the ancestors who lived here before it was Oklahoma.

We honor the indigenous people who inhabited these lands before the United States was established. They include the Apache, Caddo, Tonkawa, and Wichita. We also honor those tribes who have a historical relationship to this region, including the Comanche, Kiowa, Osage and Quapaw. We acknowledge the Muscogee (Creek) and Seminole who were once assigned the land upon which FAM resides.

Today, 39 distinct tribal nations reside in Oklahoma. We are as diverse culturally and linguistically as the nations on the European continent.

We are not in Oklahoma by choice. Many of our peoples were forcibly removed and relocated from the far reaches of the contiguous United States. After nearly 200 years, our histories and cultural lifeways are now interwoven into this landscape.

The Choctaw people call this land Okla Homma. Okla Homma means “red people”, the place we now call home.

Our National Story

Only a few tribal Nations were indigenous to what is now the State of Oklahoma. All others were removed from homelands across the contiguous U.S. to Indian Territory. In 1907 Oklahoma became the 46th state to enter the union. The state’s name comes from two Choctaw words “Okla” and “Homma” meaning Red People.

Our Mission

To serve as a dynamic center promoting awareness and educating the broader public about the unique cultures, diversity, history, contributions, and resilience of the First American Nations in Oklahoma today.

Our Core Values

RESPECT

Acknowledge and celebrate the worth of all peoples.

RECIPROCITY

Promotes the mutual exchange of knowledge, ideas, and perspectives.

RELATIONSHIPS

Strengthen connections with our local, regional, and global communities.

RESPONSIBILITY

Educate the broader public and foster truth-telling.

Physical Requirements

Dexterity enough to use a keyboard and telephone; occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 50 pounds; may be subject to extended periods of walking, standing, sitting, reaching, balancing, bending, kneeling, handling, feeling, climbing, and twisting; and vision, speech, and hearing sufficient to perform the essential tasks. The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Equal Opportunity Employer

First Americans Museum provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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